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There’s A Heatwave Coming: Let’s Be Good Neighbors

Temperatures are set to soar next week, and summer hasn't arrived yet. Right now the forecasts are looking for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to be the worst with a heat index over 100 degrees each day.

There Is A Heatwave Coming, Let’s Talk About Our Pets

Bensalem, next week is going to be hot. Like REALLY hot. The forecast is calling for over 90 degrees all of next week and into the following week. We need to make sure we're caring for our pets correctly.

Keira Seidman: Bensalem Young Achievers

Bensalem Weekly was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to interview Keira Seidman, I say fortunate because this is one incredibly busy person and she just graduated on Friday.

Bensalem Township Announces New Leadership for Fire Dept Consolidation

These appointments are part of Bensalem Township's broader efforts to improve fire safety and operational effectiveness, reflecting the community's commitment to adapting and modernizing its emergency services.

Change of Bensalem Community Park Hours Starting Jul 1st

Bensalem Township has announced that starting July 1, 2024, and running through August 1, 2024, the Bensalem Community Park will be closed to the public again this summer on Monday through Thursday...

Clusters Playground Joins Executive & Coves In Closure

The Bensalem Township announced yesterday afternoon on X (Twitter) that Clusters playground on Portsmouth Lane is currently closed for replacement until further notice.

Ahhhh! Giant Spiders! Joro Spiders And It’s Not That Serious

East Coast residents have been told to prepare for an air invasion of giant spiders since 2021, we're still waiting.

New Study Links Higher Mushroom Consumption to Lower Cancer Risk

A recent study by Penn State researchers suggests that consuming more mushrooms can significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

Does Bensalem have a retail theft problem?

Retail theft in the United States has surged to alarming levels in 2024, presenting a significant challenge to large and small retailers. The issue, which encompasses...

Executive Park Playground Joins Coves Park In Closure

The Bensalem Township website announced this morning that the Executive Park Playground on Barnswallow Drive will be closed until further notice. The closure is...